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Add 24/2 and 98/90

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 1 8/90

24/2 + 98/90 is 589/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    24/2 = 24 × 45/2 × 45 = 1080/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/90 + 98/90 = 1080 + 98/90 = 1178/90
  5. 1178/90 simplified gives 589/45
  6. So, 24/2 + 98/90 = 589/45
    In mixed form: 134/45

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